Environmental damaged French Coin

[NowandThenTreasures]

I would really like to figure out a date range for this coin.

My guess, a Louis XIII Double Tournois from 16__?

Looking for any help from the experts out there.


Also, I have an Ultrasonic cleaner. I have not used it on this coin. Do you think it would help bring out other details? I would hate to damage it anymore than it already is though.
Curious on your thoughts. Many Thanks!

 

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[nkellam22]

I believe it would be this coin
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces52797.html
Nice find!

 

[Mudflap]

Nice coin!

 

[NowandThenTreasures]

I believe it would be this coin
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces52797.html
Nice find!

Many thanks for your help!
Stay well & stay safe.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Cleaning any coin is a difficult decision, the problem is... once you remove the verdigris, you can't put it back.

It looks like you've already done a pretty good job bringing out the high relief points of the coin, I'd leave it as it is.

Dave

 

[invent4hir]

I believe it would be this coin
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces52797.html
Nice find!

If this is the coin, the website says it was minted between 1637-1640. Next to the 16 I see a vertical line which could be part of the "4". If so, it was minted in 1640. Re: cleaning I agree w/ Dave.

 

[Noah_D]

Nice find! Did you dig it? In Wisconsin?

 

[NowandThenTreasures]

Nice find! Did you dig it? In Wisconsin?

Not exactly. Need to return to that new area (for me) and spend more time there when the weather improves. Still some floating icebergs to deal with!

 

[NowandThenTreasures]

Cleaning any coin is a difficult decision, the problem is... once you remove the verdigris, you can't put it back.

It looks like you've already done a pretty good job bringing out the high relief points of the coin, I'd leave it as it is.

Dave

Many Thanks Dave for your thoughts. It was the answer I was anticipating. I was very tempted to clean more, but thought better of it. I did not use any harsh chemicals, just used the water on site and then in hot water with mild detergent at home.

 

[Colonial kid]

Nice find congrat.s